000-100-104-685-C
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Axehead
This bronze axehead was found at Gospartie in Fife. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.
The socketed axehead has a rectangular section. Axeheads of this form are not overly common in Scotland, and are found primarily in central and eastern Scotland.
A large number of socketed axeheads have been found in Scotland, most dating between 950 and 750 BC. Few moulds have been found, suggesting that they were made in two piece clay moulds which have not survived.
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| Online ID: |
000-100-104-685-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.DE 33 |
| Date: |
950 - 750 BC
Between 950 and 750 BC
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| Material: |
Bronze
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| Dimensions: |
3.25" x 2.00"
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| What: |
Axe, socketed
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| Where: |
Scotland, Fife, Gospartie
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| Description: |
Bronze socketed axe from Gospartie, Fife, 950 - 750 BC
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| References: |
- Coles, John M. Scottish late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 93 (1959-1960), pp 16-134, esp. p 69.
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